News from April 2016
Goldman Sachs' $5 billion federal settlement will include $670 million for New York
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) – New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that the state will receive $670 million as part of Goldman Sach’s $5 billion federal settlement related to its alleged deceptive practices leading up to the 2008 financial crisis.
Kentucky attorney general challenges governor on education budget cuts
FRANKFURT, K.Y. (Legal Newsline) – In a lawsuit filed in Franklin County Circuit Court, Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear is challenging Gov. Matt Bevin’s authority to make cuts to public college and university funding.
Women allege Kohl's sent unsolicited text messages
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - Two women are suing Kohl's, alleging it sent unauthorized text messages to their cellphones.
California consumers allege Kraft Heinz misrepresents Parmesan cheese
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - Two California residents are suing Kraft Heniz, alleging it misrepresents a certain cheese product.
Florida consumer alleges Anheuser-Busch misrepresents Leffe Beer
MIAMI (Legal Newsline) - A Florida man is suing Anheuser-Busch, alleging it deceives consumers regarding the production of one of its beers.
Wis. SC says Hormel employees should be compensated for time putting on protective attire
MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) – The Wisconsin Supreme Court in March upheld a decision clarifying the circumstances under which employees can be compensated for time spent donning and doffing under Wisconsin’s minimum wage and overtime laws.
Know Before You Owe rule aims to bring clarity to mortgage loan process
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it is working with those who offer construction loans to ensure its new "Know Before You Owe" rule is implemented smoothly.
TCPA cases remain stalled despite high court ruling
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Defendants in class action lawsuits involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act remain largely in litigation limbo despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision earlier this year limiting the so-called “pick-off” defense.
NY AG's settlement with Bon-Ton brings attention to workplace protections for domestic violence victims
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) — A well-publicized settlement between the New York Attorney General Eric Schndierman and Bon-Ton brought attention to the issue of discrimination against domestic violence victims in the workplace and the laws that outlaw such behavior, a New York attorney who advocates for women's rights in the workplace says.
Maryland Court hosts mock trial championship with high school finalists
Two Maryland high school mock trial teams are set to compete in the historic courtroom of the Maryland Court of Appeals.
Attorney: Firm failed to produce viable plaintiff for Neutrogena lawsuit
A Florida federal judge refused to allow the class action, filed over the company's labeling of high SPF and water-resistant products, to proceed after the plaintiff said he could not recollect some basic information, such as where he purchased the products and the price he paid for them.
Illinois consumer alleges Foursquare hijacked messages to advertise Swarm
An Illinois woman is suing the mobile application company, alleging it sent text messages without consumers' consent.
New York attorney general accuses Northern Leasing Systems of fraud
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing Northern Leasing Systems Inc., alleging it utilized fraudulent and deceptive practices designed to trap small business owners nationwide.
Customers challenge 24 Hour Fitness for raising lifetime membership fees
Three customers have filed a class action lawsuit against the fitness chain, alleging it raised fees on consumers with lifetime memberships.
Telemarketing fraud tops North Carolina AG's consumer complaint list
Attorney General Roy Cooper says telemarketing fraud, unwanted sales calls and lending are at the top of his office’s consumer complaint list.
Oklahoma attorney general targets local roofing contractor
Attorney General Scott Pruitt has announced he is pressing charges against Ryan Christopher Veirs due to allegations of embezzlement.
Vermont attorney general releases guidelines for solar industry businesses
The state Attorney General’s Office and Department of Public Service has followed up on its December guidance to solar projects by releasing additional guidance to companies dealing in renewable energy projects in Vermont.
Two Pennsylvania residents accuse Spark Energy of unsolicited calls
The residents filed a class action lawsuit against the electrical and natural gas company, alleging it made unsolicited calls to residential phones.
Oklahoma Supreme Court upholds state's Uniform Unclaimed Property Act
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt says the state Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act in a case challenging the act’s constitutionality.
Controller at J.F. Ellis in Arizona found guilty of stealing from company
Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich says the San Tan Valley woman was found guilty of one count of theft and four counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices.